Summary Donald Trump thanks Pakistan and regional allies after claiming a major breakthrough on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran deal, and Middle East security developments.
WASHINGTON (Dunya News) – US President Donald Trump has issued a series of wide-ranging statements thanking Pakistan and several regional allies while claiming a major diplomatic breakthrough over the Strait of Hormuz, alongside broader security and geopolitical developments in the Middle East.
In posts shared on social media, Trump thanked Pakistan, referring to its leadership as “great” and praising what he described as their role in recent diplomatic activity. He also extended gratitude to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, describing them as showing “bravery and help” in supporting regional stability efforts.
Trump declared it a “great and brilliant day for the world,” stating that Iran had agreed to ensure the Strait of Hormuz would “never again be closed or used” as what he described as a “weapon against the world.” He further claimed that Iran, with assistance from the United States, was removing or had already removed sea mines from the waterway, a critical global shipping route.
He also asserted that the situation involving the Strait of Hormuz was now resolved and insisted the development was not linked to Lebanon. In his remarks, he said the United States would separately continue working with Lebanon and address the situation involving Hezbollah, while maintaining that Israel would no longer carry out strikes in Lebanon, describing such action as “prohibited” by Washington.
The US president additionally stated that Iran would hand over or deal with what he referred to as nuclear “dust” created by American B-2 bomber operations, adding that no financial transaction would take place in connection with the arrangement. He framed this as part of a broader understanding between Washington and Tehran, while maintaining that it remained separate from any Lebanon-related discussions.
Trump further said that NATO had contacted him offering assistance, but he dismissed the offer, criticising the alliance and claiming it would only be useful for transporting oil. His remarks included sharp language describing the organisation as ineffective during past crises.
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The announcements also included references to ongoing diplomatic engagement in the region, with Trump suggesting that multiple fronts were being managed simultaneously, including maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, tensions involving Iran, and broader Middle East stabilisation efforts.
The developments, as described in his statements, come amid heightened sensitivity over global energy routes and regional military activity. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical chokepoints, through which a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments pass.
While Trump’s remarks present an image of rapid diplomatic resolution and expanding cooperation with regional powers, they come as international observers continue to monitor the situation closely, particularly given the strategic importance of the Gulf shipping lanes and ongoing political complexities involving Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and allied forces.
Further details from governments and international organisations involved in the region have not yet been independently confirmed.
